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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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